Kilishi refers to Nigeria's spiced dried meat. To make kilishi, muscle meat is cut into slices which are dried for a short time. Kilishi is a sun dried, roasted meat product consumed in Nigeria Kilishi, a popular meat-delicacy in northern Nigeria has gained wide recognition not only in the region but also beyond because of its distinct flavour. The large presence of livestock in the region has also helped the business to grow which main raw material is meat. Sokoto in the North West of Nigeria is highly regarded for its Kilishi business, thus making it one of the best in the region as a result of its preparation. Those who consume the meat delicacy rank Sokoto's Kilishi as top grade. Kilishi business has boosted the lives of those engaged in it as it offers them a steady source of income. The producers are found in the metropolis as well as some local government areas of the state.